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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 268.10 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 268.10 and 139.12 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 268.10 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/268.10 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 268.10 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 37,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,299.13/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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