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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 267.75 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 267.75 and 138.78 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 267.75 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/267.75 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 267.75 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 37,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,158.35/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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