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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 294.39 and 138.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 294.39 and 138.77 is: 191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 294.39 = 138.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/294.39 = 138.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 294.39 × 138.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 40,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,852.50/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.40

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