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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.31, 319.51 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.31, 319.51 and 139.93 is: 209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.31 : 319.51 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.31/319.51 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.31x = 319.51 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.31x = 44,709.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,709.03/213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.60

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