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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.35, 290.02 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.35, 290.02 and 136.64 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.35 : 290.02 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.35/290.02 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.35x = 290.02 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.35x = 39,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,628.33/210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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