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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 317.92 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 317.92 and 139.76 is: 209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 317.92 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/317.92 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 317.92 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 44,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432.50/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.43

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