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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.60, 289.94 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.60, 289.94 and 139.32 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.60 : 289.94 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.60/289.94 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.60x = 289.94 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.60x = 40,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,394.44/193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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