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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 292.93 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 292.93 and 140.39 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 292.93 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/292.93 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 292.93 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 41,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,122.98/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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