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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 294.31 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 294.31 and 139.57 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 294.31 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/294.31 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 294.31 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 41,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,075.76/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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