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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.35, 290.23 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.35, 290.23 and 139.48 is: 209.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.35 : 290.23 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.35/290.23 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.35x = 290.23 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.35x = 40,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,481.28/193.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.37

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