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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.19, 288.75 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.19, 288.75 and 139.46 is: 192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.19 : 288.75 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.19/288.75 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.19x = 288.75 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.19x = 40,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,268.15/209.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.49

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