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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 300.16 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 300.16 and 139.88 is: 193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 300.16 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/300.16 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 300.16 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 41,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,986.38/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.02

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