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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 299.62 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 299.62 and 138.38 is: 190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 299.62 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/299.62 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 299.62 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 41,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,460.24/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.99

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