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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.97, 299.51 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.97, 299.51 and 138.39 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.97 : 299.51 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.97/299.51 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.97x = 299.51 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.97x = 41,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,448.44/216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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