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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.75, 299.22 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.75, 299.22 and 138.11 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.75 : 299.22 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.75/299.22 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.75x = 299.22 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.75x = 41,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,323.65/216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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