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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 290.72 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 290.72 and 139.49 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 290.72 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/290.72 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 290.72 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 40,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,551.43/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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