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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 325.35 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 325.35 and 139.66 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 325.35 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/325.35 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 325.35 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 45,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,438.38/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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