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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 269.76 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 269.76 and 140.55 is: 193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 269.76 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/269.76 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 269.76 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 37,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,914.77/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.54

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