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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 294.30 and 139.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 294.30 and 139.43 is: 192.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 294.30 = 139.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/294.30 = 139.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 294.30 × 139.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 41,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,034.98/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.52

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