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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 313.92 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 313.92 and 139.88 is: 209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 313.92 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/313.92 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 313.92 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 43,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,911.91/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.97

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