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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.34, 298.47 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.34, 298.47 and 138.58 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.34 : 298.47 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.34/298.47 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.34x = 298.47 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.34x = 41,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,361.97/216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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