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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.33, 294.18 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.33, 294.18 and 139.65 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.33 : 294.18 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.33/294.18 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.33x = 294.18 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.33x = 41,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,082.24/213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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