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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 293.53 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 293.53 and 138.86 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 293.53 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/293.53 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 293.53 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 40,759.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,759.23/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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