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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 269.43 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 269.43 and 140.15 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 269.43 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/269.43 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 269.43 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 37,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,762.32/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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