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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 290.90 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 290.90 and 139.44 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 290.90 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/290.90 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 290.90 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 40,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,562.40/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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