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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.35, 294.51 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.35, 294.51 and 139.64 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.35 : 294.51 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.35/294.51 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.35x = 294.51 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.35x = 41,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123.90/213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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