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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.62, 289.13 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.62, 289.13 and 139.64 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.62 : 289.13 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.62/289.13 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.62x = 289.13 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.62x = 40,374.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,374.14/209.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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