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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 294.18 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 294.18 and 139.45 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 294.18 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/294.18 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 294.18 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 41,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,023.40/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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