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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 323.76 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 323.76 and 138.89 is: 208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 323.76 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/323.76 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 323.76 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 44,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,967.03/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.05

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