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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 291.14 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 291.14 and 137.19 is: 189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 291.14 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/291.14 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 291.14 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 39,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,943.19/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.30

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