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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 292.82 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 292.82 and 140.60 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 292.82 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/292.82 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 292.82 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 41,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170.52/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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