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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 292.47 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 292.47 and 138.44 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 292.47 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/292.47 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 292.47 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 40,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,489.55/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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