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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 291.72 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 291.72 and 136.50 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 291.72 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/291.72 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 291.72 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 39,819.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,819.78/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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