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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.75, 325.65 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.75, 325.65 and 139.74 is: 209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.75 : 325.65 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.75/325.65 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.75x = 325.65 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.75x = 45,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,506.33/216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.95

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