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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 286.05 and 139.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 286.05 and 139.31 is: 208.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 286.05 = 139.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/286.05 = 139.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 286.05 × 139.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 39,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,847.50/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.73

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