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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 299.88 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 299.88 and 139.68 is: 192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 299.88 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/299.88 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 299.88 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 41,887.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,887.24/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.64

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