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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.37, 290.22 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.37, 290.22 and 136.66 is: 188.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.37 : 290.22 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.37/290.22 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.37x = 290.22 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.37x = 39,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,661.47/210.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.53

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