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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.15, 290.87 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.15, 290.87 and 136.28 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.15 : 290.87 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.15/290.87 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.15x = 290.87 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.15x = 39,637.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,637.63/194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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