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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.34, 290.17 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.34, 290.17 and 136.68 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.34 : 290.17 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.34/290.17 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.34x = 290.17 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.34x = 39,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,660.44/210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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