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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 288.72 and 139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 288.72 and 139.25 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 288.72 = 139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/288.72 = 139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 288.72 × 139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 40,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,204.26/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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