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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 285.38 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 285.38 and 139.04 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 285.38 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/285.38 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 285.38 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 39,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,679.24/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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