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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.37, 318.55 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.37, 318.55 and 139.70 is: 209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.37 : 318.55 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.37/318.55 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.37x = 318.55 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.37x = 44,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,501.09/212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.55

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