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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 298.10 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 298.10 and 138.44 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 298.10 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/298.10 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 298.10 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 41,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,268.96/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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