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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 291.40 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 291.40 and 137.64 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 291.40 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/291.40 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 291.40 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 40,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,108.30/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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