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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 289.95 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 289.95 and 139.32 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 289.95 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/289.95 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 289.95 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 40,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,395.83/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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