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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 269.83 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 269.83 and 140.47 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 269.83 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/269.83 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 269.83 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 37,902.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,902.52/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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