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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 325.32 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 325.32 and 139.39 is: 209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 325.32 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/325.32 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 325.32 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 45,345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,345.02/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.28

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