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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.89, 299.15 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.89, 299.15 and 138.14 is: 190.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.89 : 299.15 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.89/299.15 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.89x = 299.15 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.89x = 41,322.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,322.39/216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.53

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