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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 289.90 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 289.90 and 136.52 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 289.90 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/289.90 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 289.90 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 39,577.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,577.82/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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