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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.25, 323.94 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.25, 323.94 and 139.03 is: 208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.25 : 323.94 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.25/323.94 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.25x = 323.94 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.25x = 45,037.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,037.38/216.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.27

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