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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 292.82 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 292.82 and 138.61 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 292.82 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/292.82 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 292.82 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 40,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,587.78/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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