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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 291.75 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 291.75 and 136.49 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 291.75 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/291.75 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 291.75 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 39,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,819.75/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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