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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.10, 288.69 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.10, 288.69 and 139.26 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.10 : 288.69 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.10/288.69 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.10x = 288.69 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.10x = 40,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,202.97/209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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