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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 295.78 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 295.78 and 139.60 is: 192.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 295.78 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/295.78 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 295.78 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 41,290.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290.89/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.69

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