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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.04, 268.56 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.04, 268.56 and 139.68 is: 192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.04 : 268.56 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.04/268.56 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.04x = 268.56 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.04x = 37,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,512.46/195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.33

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