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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.25, 267.89 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.25, 267.89 and 138.87 is: 191.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.25 : 267.89 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.25/267.89 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.25x = 267.89 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.25x = 37,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,202.23/194.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.52

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