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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 285.90 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 285.90 and 139.76 is: 209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 285.90 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/285.90 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 285.90 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 39,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,957.38/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.11

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