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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 292.76 and 138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 292.76 and 138.46 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 292.76 = 138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/292.76 = 138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 292.76 × 138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 40,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,535.55/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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