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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 291.25 and 137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 291.25 and 137.21 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 291.25 = 137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/291.25 = 137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 291.25 × 137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 39,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,962.41/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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