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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 292.45 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 292.45 and 138.08 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 292.45 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/292.45 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 292.45 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 40,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,381.50/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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