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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 293.69 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 293.69 and 139.33 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 293.69 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/293.69 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 293.69 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 40,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,917.66/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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