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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 291.18 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 291.18 and 137.35 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 291.18 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/291.18 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 291.18 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 39,993.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,993.57/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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