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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 293.28 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 293.28 and 138.92 is: 191.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 293.28 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/293.28 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 293.28 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 40,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,742.46/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.57

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