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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 292.77 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 292.77 and 138.48 is: 191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 292.77 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/292.77 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 292.77 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 40,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,542.79/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.10

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