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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 299.12 and 139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 299.12 and 139.18 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 299.12 = 139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/299.12 = 139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 299.12 × 139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 41,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,631.52/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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