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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.60, 290.58 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.60, 290.58 and 139.60 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.60 : 290.58 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.60/290.58 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.60x = 290.58 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.60x = 40,564.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,564.97/193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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