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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 293.27 and 138.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 293.27 and 138.68 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 293.27 = 138.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/293.27 = 138.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 293.27 × 138.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 40,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,670.72/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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