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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.09, 290.70 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.09, 290.70 and 139.82 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.09 : 290.70 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.09/290.70 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.09x = 290.70 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.09x = 40,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,644.22/194.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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