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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 318.18 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 318.18 and 139.94 is: 209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 318.18 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/318.18 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 318.18 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 44,526.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,526.11/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.79

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