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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.29, 318.30 and 139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.29, 318.30 and 139.07 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.29 : 318.30 = 139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.29/318.30 = 139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.29x = 318.30 × 139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.29x = 44,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265.29/212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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