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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.77, 298.98 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.77, 298.98 and 138.08 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.77 : 298.98 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.77/298.98 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.77x = 298.98 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.77x = 41,283.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,283.91/216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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