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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 299.10 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 299.10 and 139.32 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 299.10 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/299.10 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 299.10 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 41,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,670.61/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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