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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 293.49 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 293.49 and 139.11 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 293.49 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/293.49 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 293.49 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 40,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,827.39/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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