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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 267.97 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 267.97 and 139.05 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 267.97 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/267.97 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 267.97 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 37,261.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,261.23/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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