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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 291.26 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 291.26 and 136.42 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 291.26 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/291.26 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 291.26 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 39,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,733.30/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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