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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.67, 290.54 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.67, 290.54 and 137.01 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.67 : 290.54 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.67/290.54 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.67x = 290.54 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.67x = 39,805.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,805.91/210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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