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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.28, 298.26 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.28, 298.26 and 138.52 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.28 : 298.26 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.28/298.26 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.28x = 298.26 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.28x = 41,314.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,314.98/216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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