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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 290.30 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 290.30 and 136.92 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 290.30 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/290.30 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 290.30 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 39,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,747.88/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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