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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.86, 270 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.86, 270 and 140.50 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.86 : 270 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.86/270 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.86x = 270 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.86x = 37,934.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934.33/195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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