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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.27, 294.24 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.27, 294.24 and 139.58 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.27 : 294.24 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.27/294.24 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.27x = 294.24 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.27x = 41,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068.55/213.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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