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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 292.69 and 138.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 292.69 and 138.47 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 292.69 = 138.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/292.69 = 138.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 292.69 × 138.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 40,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,529.17/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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