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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 290.28 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 290.28 and 138.86 is: 207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 290.28 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/290.28 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 290.28 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 40,308.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,308.28/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.98

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