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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 294.14 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 294.14 and 139.54 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 294.14 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/294.14 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 294.14 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 41,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044.30/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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