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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 292.20 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 292.20 and 139.56 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 292.20 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/292.20 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 292.20 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 40,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,779.43/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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