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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 294.66 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 294.66 and 139.92 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 294.66 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/294.66 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 294.66 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 41,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,228.83/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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