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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.46, 290.16 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.46, 290.16 and 136.66 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.46 : 290.16 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.46/290.16 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.46x = 290.16 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.46x = 39,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653.27/210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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