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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.58, 299.01 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.58, 299.01 and 139 is: 191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.58 : 299.01 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.58/299.01 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.58x = 299.01 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.58x = 41,562.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562.39/216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.90

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