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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 290.94 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 290.94 and 137 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 290.94 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/290.94 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 290.94 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 39,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,858.78/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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