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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.75, 299.16 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.75, 299.16 and 139.17 is: 192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.75 : 299.16 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.75/299.16 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.75x = 299.16 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.75x = 41,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,634.10/216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.08

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