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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.56, 300.24 and 139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.56, 300.24 and 139.92 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.56 : 300.24 = 139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.56/300.24 = 139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.56x = 300.24 × 139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.56x = 42,009.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,009.58/217.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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