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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.39, 277.88 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.39, 277.88 and 139.60 is: 209.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.39 : 277.88 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.39/277.88 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.39x = 277.88 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.39x = 38,791.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,791.70/185.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.25

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