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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.67, 290.67 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.67, 290.67 and 136.97 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.67 : 290.67 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.67/290.67 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.67x = 290.67 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.67x = 39,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,813.07/210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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