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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.28, 290.16 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.28, 290.16 and 139.50 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.28 : 290.16 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.28/290.16 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.28x = 290.16 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.28x = 40,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,477.32/193.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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