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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.70, 290.66 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.70, 290.66 and 136.94 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.70 : 290.66 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.70/290.66 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.70x = 290.66 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.70x = 39,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,802.48/210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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