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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 268.31 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 268.31 and 139.41 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 268.31 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/268.31 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 268.31 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 37,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,405.10/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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