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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.60, 268.66 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.60, 268.66 and 139.48 is: 192.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.60 : 268.66 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.60/268.66 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.60x = 268.66 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.60x = 37,472.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,472.70/194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.56

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