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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.12, 299.83 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.12, 299.83 and 138.58 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.12 : 299.83 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.12/299.83 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.12x = 299.83 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.12x = 41,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,550.44/217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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