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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 294.59 and 139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 294.59 and 139.89 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 294.59 = 139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/294.59 = 139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 294.59 × 139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 41,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,210.20/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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