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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.82, 269.96 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.82, 269.96 and 140.46 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.82 : 269.96 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.82/269.96 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.82x = 269.96 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.82x = 37,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,918.58/195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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