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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 290.89 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 290.89 and 136.22 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 290.89 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/290.89 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 290.89 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 39,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,624.09/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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