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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 293.37 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 293.37 and 139.03 is: 191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 293.37 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/293.37 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 293.37 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 40,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,787.23/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.77

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