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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 288.94 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 288.94 and 139.52 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 288.94 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/288.94 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 288.94 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 40,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,312.91/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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