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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 294.01 and 139.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 294.01 and 139.21 is: 192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 294.01 = 139.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/294.01 = 139.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 294.01 × 139.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 40,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,929.13/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.23

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