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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 294.15 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 294.15 and 139.65 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 294.15 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/294.15 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 294.15 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 41,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,078.05/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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