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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.89, 289.23 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.89, 289.23 and 139.87 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.89 : 289.23 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.89/289.23 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.89x = 289.23 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.89x = 40,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,454.60/209.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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