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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.17, 292.67 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.17, 292.67 and 138.52 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.17 : 292.67 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.17/292.67 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.17x = 292.67 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.17x = 40,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,538.49/212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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