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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.27, 288.88 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.27, 288.88 and 139.39 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.27 : 288.88 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.27/288.88 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.27x = 288.88 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.27x = 40,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,267.00/209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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