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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.42, 287.25 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.42, 287.25 and 139.27 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.42 : 287.25 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.42/287.25 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.42x = 287.25 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.42x = 40,003.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,003.87/191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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