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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.30, 294.39 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.30, 294.39 and 139.82 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.30 : 294.39 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.30/294.39 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.30x = 294.39 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.30x = 41,160.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,160.14/213.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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