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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 299.06 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 299.06 and 138.02 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 299.06 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/299.06 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 299.06 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 41,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,274.08/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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