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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 318.91 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 318.91 and 139.22 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 318.91 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/318.91 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 318.91 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 44,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399.12/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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