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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.98, 293.74 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.98, 293.74 and 139.28 is: 192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.98 : 293.74 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.98/293.74 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.98x = 293.74 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.98x = 40,912.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,912.11/212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.09

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