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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 294.79 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 294.79 and 139.96 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 294.79 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/294.79 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 294.79 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 41,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,257.33/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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