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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 290.70 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 290.70 and 137.04 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 290.70 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/290.70 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 290.70 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 39,836.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,836.84/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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