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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.81, 290.82 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.81, 290.82 and 137.10 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.81 : 290.82 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.81/290.82 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.81x = 290.82 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.81x = 39,873.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,873.03/210.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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