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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 293.65 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 293.65 and 139.28 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 293.65 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/293.65 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 293.65 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 40,899.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,899.96/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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