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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.18, 293.95 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.18, 293.95 and 139.46 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.18 : 293.95 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.18/293.95 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.18x = 293.95 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.18x = 40,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,992.19/213.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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