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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 292.50 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 292.50 and 138.42 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 292.50 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/292.50 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 292.50 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 40,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,487.85/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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