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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 289.22 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 289.22 and 139.68 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 289.22 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/289.22 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 289.22 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 40,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,397.55/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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