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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 289.74 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 289.74 and 136.32 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 289.74 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/289.74 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 289.74 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 39,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,497.36/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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