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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.39, 324.63 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.39, 324.63 and 139.86 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.39 : 324.63 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.39/324.63 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.39x = 324.63 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.39x = 45,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,402.75/216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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