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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.62, 290.71 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.62, 290.71 and 137.12 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.62 : 290.71 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.62/290.71 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.62x = 290.71 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.62x = 39,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,862.16/210.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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