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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 299.34 and 139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 299.34 and 139.26 is: 192.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 299.34 = 139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/299.34 = 139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 299.34 × 139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 41,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,686.09/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.24

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