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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.14, 292.71 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.14, 292.71 and 138.34 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.14 : 292.71 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.14/292.71 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.14x = 292.71 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.14x = 40,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,493.50/212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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