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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.42, 298.66 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.42, 298.66 and 138.80 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.42 : 298.66 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.42/298.66 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.42x = 298.66 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.42x = 41,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,453.38/216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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