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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.07, 292.61 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.07, 292.61 and 138.39 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.07 : 292.61 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.07/292.61 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.07x = 292.61 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.07x = 40,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,493.61/212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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