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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.73, 269.74 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.73, 269.74 and 140.38 is: 193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.73 : 269.74 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.73/269.74 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.73x = 269.74 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.73x = 37,864.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,864.05/195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.45

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