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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 292.84 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 292.84 and 138.48 is: 191.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 292.84 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/292.84 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 292.84 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 40,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,552.48/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.18

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