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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.33, 290.88 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.33, 290.88 and 139.37 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.33 : 290.88 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.33/290.88 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.33x = 290.88 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.33x = 40,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,538.49/194.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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