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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 291.26 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 291.26 and 139.60 is: 208.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 291.26 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/291.26 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 291.26 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 40,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659.90/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.96

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