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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 292.54 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 292.54 and 138.14 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 292.54 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/292.54 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 292.54 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 40,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,411.48/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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