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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 318.04 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 318.04 and 139.39 is: 208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 318.04 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/318.04 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 318.04 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 44,331.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,331.60/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.68

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