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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.90, 289.22 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.90, 289.22 and 139.88 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.90 : 289.22 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.90/289.22 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.90x = 289.22 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.90x = 40,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,456.09/209.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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