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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 290.04 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 290.04 and 139.37 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 290.04 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/290.04 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 290.04 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 40,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,421.42/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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