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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.85, 290.32 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.85, 290.32 and 139.57 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.85 : 290.32 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.85/290.32 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.85x = 290.32 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.85x = 40,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,519.26/193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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