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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.51, 292.98 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.51, 292.98 and 138.70 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.51 : 292.98 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.51/292.98 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.51x = 292.98 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.51x = 40,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,636.33/212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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