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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 290.90 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 290.90 and 139.80 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 290.90 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/290.90 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 290.90 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 40,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,667.82/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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