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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.73, 293.52 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.73, 293.52 and 139.23 is: 192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.73 : 293.52 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.73/293.52 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.73x = 293.52 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.73x = 40,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866.79/212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.11

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