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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 292.43 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 292.43 and 138.38 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 292.43 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/292.43 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 292.43 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 40,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,465.35/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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