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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 289.52 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 289.52 and 136.31 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 289.52 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/289.52 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 289.52 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 39,464.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,464.47/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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