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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.02, 323.30 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.02, 323.30 and 139.04 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.02 : 323.30 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.02/323.30 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.02x = 323.30 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.02x = 44,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,951.63/216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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