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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.48, 290.28 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.48, 290.28 and 136.82 is: 188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.48 : 290.28 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.48/290.28 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.48x = 290.28 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.48x = 39,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,714.66/210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.69

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