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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.33, 293.10 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.33, 293.10 and 138.71 is: 191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.33 : 293.10 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.33/293.10 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.33x = 293.10 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.33x = 40,655.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,655.90/212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.48

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