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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.18, 288.56 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.18, 288.56 and 139.22 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.18 : 288.56 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.18/288.56 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.18x = 288.56 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.18x = 40,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,173.32/209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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