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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.91, 300.61 and 139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.91, 300.61 and 139.19 is: 192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.91 : 300.61 = 139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.91/300.61 = 139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.91x = 300.61 × 139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.91x = 41,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,840.58/217.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.01

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