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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 292.50 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 292.50 and 138.45 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 292.50 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/292.50 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 292.50 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 40,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,496.63/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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