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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.43, 289.02 and 139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.43, 289.02 and 139.36 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.43 : 289.02 = 139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.43/289.02 = 139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.43x = 289.02 × 139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.43x = 40,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,277.83/209.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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