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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 285.34 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 285.34 and 139.24 is: 208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 285.34 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/285.34 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 285.34 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 39,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,730.74/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.57

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