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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 292.70 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 292.70 and 138.56 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 292.70 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/292.70 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 292.70 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 40,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,555.39/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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