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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 291.36 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 291.36 and 137.48 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 291.36 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/291.36 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 291.36 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 40,056.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,056.17/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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