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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 292.80 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 292.80 and 138.70 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 292.80 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/292.80 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 292.80 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 40,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,611.36/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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