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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.20, 298.44 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.20, 298.44 and 138.64 is: 191.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.20 : 298.44 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.20/298.44 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.20x = 298.44 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.20x = 41,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,375.72/216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.38

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