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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.37, 267.51 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.37, 267.51 and 139.02 is: 191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.37 : 267.51 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.37/267.51 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.37x = 267.51 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.37x = 37,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189.24/194.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.33

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