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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.48, 298.68 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.48, 298.68 and 138.72 is: 191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.48 : 298.68 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.48/298.68 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.48x = 298.68 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.48x = 41,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,432.89/216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.39

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