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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.19, 290.16 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.19, 290.16 and 136.59 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.19 : 290.16 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.19/290.16 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.19x = 290.16 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.19x = 39,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,632.95/210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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