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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.09, 289.98 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.09, 289.98 and 136.41 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.09 : 289.98 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.09/289.98 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.09x = 289.98 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.09x = 39,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556.17/210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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