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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 286.32 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 286.32 and 139.92 is: 209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 286.32 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/286.32 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 286.32 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 40,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,061.89/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.79

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