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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 290.82 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 290.82 and 140.04 is: 209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 290.82 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/290.82 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 290.82 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 40,726.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,726.43/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.76

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