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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.60, 296.22 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.60, 296.22 and 139.92 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.60 : 296.22 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.60/296.22 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.60x = 296.22 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.60x = 41,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447.10/214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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