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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 289.92 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 289.92 and 139.25 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 289.92 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/289.92 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 289.92 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 40,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,371.36/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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