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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.15, 289.88 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.15, 289.88 and 139.08 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.15 : 289.88 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.15/289.88 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.15x = 289.88 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.15x = 40,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,317.42/193.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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