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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 292.38 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 292.38 and 138.24 is: 190.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 292.38 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/292.38 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 292.38 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 40,418.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,418.61/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.56

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