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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 286.89 and 139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 286.89 and 139.29 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 286.89 = 139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/286.89 = 139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 286.89 × 139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 39,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,960.91/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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