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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 267.96 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 267.96 and 138.91 is: 191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 267.96 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/267.96 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 267.96 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 37,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222.68/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.61

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