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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.86, 299.34 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.86, 299.34 and 139.28 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.86 : 299.34 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.86/299.34 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.86x = 299.34 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.86x = 41,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,692.08/216.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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