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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.94, 291.96 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.94, 291.96 and 137.22 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.94 : 291.96 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.94/291.96 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.94x = 291.96 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.94x = 40,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,062.75/194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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