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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 292.61 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 292.61 and 138.24 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 292.61 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/292.61 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 292.61 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 40,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,449.72/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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