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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 268.32 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 268.32 and 139.51 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 268.32 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/268.32 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 268.32 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 37,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,433.32/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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