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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.57, 324.45 and 139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.57, 324.45 and 139.49 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.57 : 324.45 = 139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.57/324.45 = 139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.57x = 324.45 × 139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.57x = 45,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,257.53/216.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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