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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 293.56 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 293.56 and 139.03 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 293.56 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/293.56 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 293.56 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 40,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,812.57/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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