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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.07 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.07 and 139.59 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.07 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.07 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.07 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 39,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,931.81/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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