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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 290.68 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 290.68 and 136.97 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 290.68 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/290.68 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 290.68 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 39,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,812.64/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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