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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 290.99 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 290.99 and 137.19 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 290.99 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/290.99 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 290.99 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 39,922.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,922.35/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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