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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 299.61 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 299.61 and 139.56 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 299.61 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/299.61 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 299.61 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 41,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,813.57/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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