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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.17, 291.54 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.17, 291.54 and 136.51 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.17 : 291.54 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.17/291.54 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.17x = 291.54 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.17x = 39,798.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,798.13/211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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