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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 269.78 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 269.78 and 140.42 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 269.78 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/269.78 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 269.78 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 37,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881.16/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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