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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 294.85 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 294.85 and 138.94 is: 191.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 294.85 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/294.85 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 294.85 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 40,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,966.46/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.83

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