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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 291.42 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 291.42 and 137.52 is: 189.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 291.42 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/291.42 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 291.42 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 40,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,076.08/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.73

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