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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 269.88 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 269.88 and 140.45 is: 193.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 269.88 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/269.88 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 269.88 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 37,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,904.65/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.59

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