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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.23, 268.40 and 139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.23, 268.40 and 139.15 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.23 : 268.40 = 139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.23/268.40 = 139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.23x = 268.40 × 139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.23x = 37,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,345.82/194.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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