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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.46, 267.96 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.46, 267.96 and 139.04 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.46 : 267.96 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.46/267.96 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.46x = 267.96 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.46x = 37,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,257.16/194.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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