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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.95, 269.22 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.95, 269.22 and 139.87 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.95 : 269.22 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.95/269.22 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.95x = 269.22 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.95x = 37,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,655.80/194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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