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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.28, 267.62 and 138.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.28, 267.62 and 138.93 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.28 : 267.62 = 138.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.28/267.62 = 138.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.28x = 267.62 × 138.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.28x = 37,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,179.75/194.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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