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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 294.54 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 294.54 and 139.83 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 294.54 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/294.54 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 294.54 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 41,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,183.90/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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