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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.86, 290.84 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.86, 290.84 and 137.28 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.86 : 290.84 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.86/290.84 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.86x = 290.84 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.86x = 39,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,926.52/210.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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