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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.66, 324.87 and 139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.66, 324.87 and 139.60 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.66 : 324.87 = 139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.66/324.87 = 139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.66x = 324.87 × 139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.66x = 45,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,351.85/216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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