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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.10, 293.76 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.10, 293.76 and 139.24 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.10 : 293.76 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.10/293.76 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.10x = 293.76 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.10x = 40,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,903.14/213.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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