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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.31 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.31 and 139.88 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.31 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.31 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.31 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 45,502.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,502.04/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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