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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 324.96 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 324.96 and 139.78 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 324.96 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/324.96 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 324.96 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 45,422.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422.91/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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