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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 293.90 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 293.90 and 139.44 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 293.90 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/293.90 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 293.90 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 40,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,981.42/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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