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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.01, 319.10 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.01, 319.10 and 139.82 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.01 : 319.10 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.01/319.10 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.01x = 319.10 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.01x = 44,614.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,614.27/213.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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