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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.31, 291.40 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.31, 291.40 and 137.50 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.31 : 291.40 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.31/291.40 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.31x = 291.40 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.31x = 40,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,066.43/211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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