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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 319.54 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 319.54 and 139.91 is: 209.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 319.54 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/319.54 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 319.54 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 44,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,704.89/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.77

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