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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 290.79 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 290.79 and 137.37 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 290.79 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/290.79 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 290.79 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 39,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,945.82/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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