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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 293.18 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 293.18 and 138.87 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 293.18 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/293.18 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 293.18 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 40,713.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,713.21/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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