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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.22, 290.61 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.22, 290.61 and 139.38 is: 208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.22 : 290.61 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.22/290.61 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.22x = 290.61 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.22x = 40,505.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,505.22/194.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.55

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