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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 286.10 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 286.10 and 139.64 is: 209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 286.10 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/286.10 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 286.10 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 39,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,951.00/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.34

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