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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 298.28 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 298.28 and 138.44 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 298.28 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/298.28 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 298.28 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 41,293.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,293.88/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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