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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.41, 299.94 and 139.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.41, 299.94 and 139.83 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.41 : 299.94 = 139.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.41/299.94 = 139.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.41x = 299.94 × 139.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.41x = 41,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,940.61/217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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