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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 290.79 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 290.79 and 139.86 is: 209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 290.79 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/290.79 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 290.79 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 40,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,669.89/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.79

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