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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 298.78 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 298.78 and 139.01 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 298.78 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/298.78 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 298.78 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 41,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,531.57/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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