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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 291.54 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 291.54 and 140.01 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 291.54 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/291.54 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 291.54 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 40,818.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,818.52/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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