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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 290.45 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 290.45 and 139.57 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 290.45 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/290.45 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 290.45 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 40,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,537.73/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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