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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 294.17 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 294.17 and 139.56 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 294.17 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/294.17 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 294.17 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 41,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,053.67/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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