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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.84, 210 and 138.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.84, 210 and 138.79 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.84 : 210 = 138.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.84/210 = 138.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.84x = 210 × 138.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.84x = 29,145.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,145.90/139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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