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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.57, 292.12 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.57, 292.12 and 138.02 is: 190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.57 : 292.12 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.57/292.12 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.57x = 292.12 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.57x = 40,317.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,317.20/211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.56

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