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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 293.63 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 293.63 and 139.11 is: 191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 293.63 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/293.63 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 293.63 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 40,846.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,846.17/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.97

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