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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.81, 286.36 and 139.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.81, 286.36 and 139.47 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.81 : 286.36 = 139.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.81/286.36 = 139.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.81x = 286.36 × 139.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.81x = 39,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,938.63/190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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