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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.75, 292.16 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.75, 292.16 and 136.99 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.75 : 292.16 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.75/292.16 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.75x = 292.16 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.75x = 40,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,023.71/194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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