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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 289.00 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 289.00 and 139.69 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 289.00 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/289.00 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 289.00 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 40,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,368.27/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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