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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 289.19 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 289.19 and 139.67 is: 192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 289.19 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/289.19 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 289.19 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 40,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,390.47/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.79

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