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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 325.85 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 325.85 and 139.86 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 325.85 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/325.85 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 325.85 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 45,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,572.68/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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