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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 293.15 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 293.15 and 138.57 is: 191.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 293.15 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/293.15 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 293.15 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 40,621.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,621.10/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.26

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