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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.24, 291.54 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.24, 291.54 and 137.56 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.24 : 291.54 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.24/291.54 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.24x = 291.54 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.24x = 40,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,104.24/211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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