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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 289.59 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 289.59 and 139.07 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 289.59 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/289.59 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 289.59 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 40,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,273.28/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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