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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 292.63 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 292.63 and 138.36 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 292.63 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/292.63 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 292.63 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 40,487.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,487.07/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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