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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 292.14 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 292.14 and 138.02 is: 190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 292.14 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/292.14 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 292.14 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 40,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,321.16/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.48

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