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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.58, 289.24 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.58, 289.24 and 139.52 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.58 : 289.24 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.58/289.24 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.58x = 289.24 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.58x = 40,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,354.76/209.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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