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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 292.35 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 292.35 and 138.16 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 292.35 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/292.35 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 292.35 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 40,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,390.32/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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