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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.06, 290.99 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.06, 290.99 and 137.24 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.06 : 290.99 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.06/290.99 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.06x = 290.99 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.06x = 39,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,937.08/211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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