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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 290.43 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 290.43 and 136.85 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 290.43 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/290.43 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 290.43 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 39,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,745.35/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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