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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.75, 299.13 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.75, 299.13 and 139.13 is: 192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.75 : 299.13 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.75/299.13 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.75x = 299.13 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.75x = 41,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,616.46/216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.00

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