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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.77, 324.69 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.77, 324.69 and 139.37 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.77 : 324.69 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.77/324.69 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.77x = 324.69 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.77x = 45,250.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,250.42/216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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