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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 299.48 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 299.48 and 139.59 is: 192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 299.48 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/299.48 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 299.48 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 41,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,803.72/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.65

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