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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 290.84 and 136.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 290.84 and 136.91 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 290.84 = 136.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/290.84 = 136.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 290.84 × 136.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 39,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,816.77/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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