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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.20, 290.70 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.20, 290.70 and 140.20 is: 209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.20 : 290.70 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.20/290.70 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.20x = 290.70 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.20x = 40,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,756.14/194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.87

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