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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.63, 319.09 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.63, 319.09 and 139.50 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 319.09 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/319.09 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 319.09 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 44,512.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,512.71/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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