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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.99, 292.35 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.99, 292.35 and 138.28 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.99 : 292.35 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.99/292.35 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.99x = 292.35 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.99x = 40,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,425.47/211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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