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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 299.63 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 299.63 and 139.50 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 299.63 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/299.63 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 299.63 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 41,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,798.73/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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