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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 291.24 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 291.24 and 136.56 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 291.24 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/291.24 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 291.24 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 39,771.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,771.73/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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