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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 291.70 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 291.70 and 137.84 is: 190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 291.70 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/291.70 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 291.70 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 40,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,206.64/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.18

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