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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 289.68 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 289.68 and 136.30 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 289.68 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/289.68 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 289.68 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 39,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,483.38/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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