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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 289.60 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 289.60 and 136.16 is: 187.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 289.60 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/289.60 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 289.60 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 39,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,431.94/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.77

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