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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.17, 267.83 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.17, 267.83 and 138.89 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.17 : 267.83 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.17/267.83 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.17x = 267.83 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.17x = 37,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,198.91/194.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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