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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 291.61 and 136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 291.61 and 136.70 is: 188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 291.61 = 136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/291.61 = 136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 291.61 × 136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 39,863.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863.09/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.64

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