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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 291.49 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 291.49 and 137.68 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 291.49 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/291.49 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 291.49 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 40,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131.65/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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