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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 294.72 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 294.72 and 139.86 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 294.72 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/294.72 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 294.72 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 41,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,218.07/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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