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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 292.47 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 292.47 and 138.18 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 292.47 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/292.47 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 292.47 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 40,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,413.50/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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