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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.41, 293.08 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.41, 293.08 and 138.84 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.41 : 293.08 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.41/293.08 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.41x = 293.08 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.41x = 40,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,689.76/212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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