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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.39, 291.78 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.39, 291.78 and 137.68 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.39 : 291.78 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.39/291.78 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.39x = 291.78 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.39x = 40,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172.27/211.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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