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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 285.93 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 285.93 and 139.05 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 285.93 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/285.93 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 285.93 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 39,758.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,758.57/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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