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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 290.56 and 136.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 290.56 and 136.87 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 290.56 = 136.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/290.56 = 136.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 290.56 × 136.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 39,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,770.15/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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