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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.81, 290.57 and 139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.81, 290.57 and 139.75 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.81 : 290.57 = 139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.81/290.57 = 139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.81x = 290.57 × 139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.81x = 40,607.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,607.16/193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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