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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.79, 285.83 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.79, 285.83 and 139.46 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.79 : 285.83 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.79/285.83 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.79x = 285.83 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.79x = 39,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,860.25/190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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