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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.11, 293.93 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.11, 293.93 and 137.38 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.11 : 293.93 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.11/293.93 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.11x = 293.93 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.11x = 40,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,378.68/213.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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