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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.07, 289.40 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.07, 289.40 and 139.20 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.07 : 289.40 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.07/289.40 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.07x = 289.40 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.07x = 40,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,283.78/193.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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