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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 291.33 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 291.33 and 137.34 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 291.33 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/291.33 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 291.33 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 40,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,011.26/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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