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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.13, 291.40 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.13, 291.40 and 136.53 is: 188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.13 : 291.40 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.13/291.40 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.13x = 291.40 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.13x = 39,785.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,785.34/211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.44

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