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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.74, 268.65 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.74, 268.65 and 139.38 is: 192.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.74 : 268.65 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.74/268.65 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.74x = 268.65 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.74x = 37,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,445.02/194.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.28

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