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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.23, 294.29 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.23, 294.29 and 139.41 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.23 : 294.29 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.23/294.29 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.23x = 294.29 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.23x = 41,026.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,026.97/213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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