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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.77, 270.19 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.77, 270.19 and 140.69 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.77 : 270.19 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.77/270.19 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.77x = 270.19 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.77x = 38,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,012.87/195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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