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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 290.93 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 290.93 and 137.25 is: 189.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 290.93 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/290.93 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 290.93 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 39,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,929.46/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.28

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