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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.65, 268.04 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.65, 268.04 and 139.29 is: 191.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.65 : 268.04 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.65/268.04 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.65x = 268.04 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.65x = 37,336.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,336.60/194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.81

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