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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.46, 292.92 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.46, 292.92 and 138.66 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.46 : 292.92 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.46/292.92 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.46x = 292.92 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.46x = 40,616.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,616.29/212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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