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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.51, 288.92 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.51, 288.92 and 139.57 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.51 : 288.92 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.51/288.92 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.51x = 288.92 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.51x = 40,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,325.91/209.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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