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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 289.24 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 289.24 and 139.66 is: 192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 289.24 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/289.24 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 289.24 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 40,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,394.19/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.79

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