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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 293.68 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 293.68 and 139.38 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 293.68 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/293.68 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 293.68 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 40,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,933.12/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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