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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 290.34 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 290.34 and 136.86 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 290.34 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/290.34 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 290.34 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 39,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,735.93/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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