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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 291.16 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 291.16 and 137.18 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 291.16 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/291.16 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 291.16 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 39,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,941.33/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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