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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.00, 293.76 and 138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.00, 293.76 and 138.22 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.00 : 293.76 = 138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.00/293.76 = 138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.00x = 293.76 × 138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.00x = 40,602.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,602.77/213.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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