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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.62, 299.02 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.62, 299.02 and 139 is: 191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.62 : 299.02 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.62/299.02 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.62x = 299.02 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.62x = 41,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,563.78/216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.87

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