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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 290.88 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 290.88 and 137.04 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 290.88 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/290.88 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 290.88 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 39,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,862.20/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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