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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 269.89 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 269.89 and 140.18 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 269.89 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/269.89 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 269.89 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 37,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,831.48/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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