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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.05, 294.10 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.05, 294.10 and 139.46 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.05 : 294.10 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.05/294.10 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.05x = 294.10 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.05x = 41,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,013.37/213.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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