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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.35, 291.49 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.35, 291.49 and 136.39 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.35 : 291.49 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.35/291.49 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.35x = 291.49 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.35x = 39,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,756.32/194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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