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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.77, 318.93 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.77, 318.93 and 139.69 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.77 : 318.93 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.77/318.93 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.77x = 318.93 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.77x = 44,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,551.33/212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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