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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 299.16 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 299.16 and 139.20 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 299.16 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/299.16 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 299.16 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 41,643.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,643.07/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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