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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.66, 291.96 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.66, 291.96 and 138.04 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.66 : 291.96 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.66/291.96 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.66x = 291.96 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.66x = 40,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,302.16/211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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