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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.01, 323.79 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.01, 323.79 and 139.13 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.01 : 323.79 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.01/323.79 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.01x = 323.79 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.01x = 45,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,047.28/216.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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