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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 291.70 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 291.70 and 136.74 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 291.70 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/291.70 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 291.70 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 39,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,887.06/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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