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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 290.95 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 290.95 and 137.28 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 290.95 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/290.95 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 290.95 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 39,941.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,941.62/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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