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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 288.90 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 288.90 and 139.37 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 288.90 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/288.90 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 288.90 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 40,262.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,262.55/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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