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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 293.62 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 293.62 and 139.08 is: 191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 293.62 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/293.62 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 293.62 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 40,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,836.67/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.79

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