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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 268.52 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 268.52 and 139.39 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 268.52 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/268.52 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 268.52 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 37,429.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,429.00/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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