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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 292.92 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 292.92 and 138.56 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 292.92 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/292.92 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 292.92 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 40,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,586.66/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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