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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 290.78 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 290.78 and 137.10 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 290.78 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/290.78 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 290.78 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 39,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,865.94/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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