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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 290.88 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 290.88 and 136.17 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 290.88 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/290.88 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 290.88 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 39,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,609.13/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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