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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 268.36 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 268.36 and 139.19 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 268.36 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/268.36 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 268.36 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 37,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,351.34/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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