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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 290.03 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 290.03 and 136.58 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 290.03 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/290.03 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 290.03 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 39,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,610.16/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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