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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 291.24 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 291.24 and 139.62 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 291.24 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/291.24 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 291.24 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 40,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,662.93/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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