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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 291.06 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 291.06 and 137.31 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 291.06 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/291.06 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 291.06 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 39,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,965.45/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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