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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 264.65 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 264.65 and 139.34 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 264.65 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/264.65 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 264.65 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 36,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,874.31/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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