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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 324.40 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 324.40 and 139.58 is: 208.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 324.40 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/324.40 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 324.40 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 45,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,279.75/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.93

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