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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217, 299.60 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217, 299.60 and 139.51 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217 : 299.60 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217/299.60 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217x = 299.60 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217x = 41,797.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,797.20/217
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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