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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 300.92 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 300.92 and 139.28 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 300.92 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/300.92 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 300.92 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 41,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,912.14/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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