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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 297.96 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 297.96 and 138.38 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 297.96 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/297.96 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 297.96 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 41,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,231.70/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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