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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.41, 290.18 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.41, 290.18 and 136.65 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.41 : 290.18 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.41/290.18 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.41x = 290.18 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.41x = 39,653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653.10/210.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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