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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 294.58 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 294.58 and 139.94 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 294.58 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/294.58 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 294.58 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 41,223.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,223.53/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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