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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.96, 292.63 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.96, 292.63 and 138.25 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.96 : 292.63 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.96/292.63 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.96x = 292.63 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.96x = 40,454.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,454.63/211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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