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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.58, 300.21 and 139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.58, 300.21 and 139.94 is: 193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.58 : 300.21 = 139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.58/300.21 = 139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.58x = 300.21 × 139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.58x = 42,011.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,011.39/217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.08

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