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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 290.83 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 290.83 and 137.02 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 290.83 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/290.83 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 290.83 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 39,848.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,848.46/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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