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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.17, 292.84 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.17, 292.84 and 138.36 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.17 : 292.84 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.17/292.84 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.17x = 292.84 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.17x = 40,515.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,515.88/212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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