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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 291.99 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 291.99 and 138 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 291.99 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/291.99 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 291.99 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 40,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,294.62/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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