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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.62, 293.46 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.62, 293.46 and 138.80 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.62 : 293.46 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.62/293.46 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.62x = 293.46 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.62x = 40,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,732.25/212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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