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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 291.48 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 291.48 and 137.56 is: 189.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 291.48 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/291.48 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 291.48 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 40,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,095.99/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.81

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