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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.90, 268.39 and 139.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.90, 268.39 and 139.55 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.90 : 268.39 = 139.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.90/268.39 = 139.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.90x = 268.39 × 139.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.90x = 37,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,451.78/194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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