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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.49, 293.56 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.49, 293.56 and 138.98 is: 192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.49 : 293.56 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.49/293.56 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.49x = 293.56 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.49x = 40,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,799.36/212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.01

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