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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.61, 294.63 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.61, 294.63 and 139.84 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.61 : 294.63 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.61/294.63 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.61x = 294.63 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.61x = 41,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,201.06/213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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