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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 290.79 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 290.79 and 137.30 is: 189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 290.79 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/290.79 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 290.79 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 39,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,924.01/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.21

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