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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.41, 290.61 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.41, 290.61 and 139.68 is: 209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.41 : 290.61 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.41/290.61 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.41x = 290.61 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.41x = 40,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,592.40/193.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.88

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