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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 292.28 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 292.28 and 138.18 is: 190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 292.28 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/292.28 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 292.28 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 40,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,387.25/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.74

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