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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.93, 291.09 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.93, 291.09 and 137.35 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.93 : 291.09 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.93/291.09 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.93x = 291.09 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.93x = 39,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,981.21/210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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