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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 291.74 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 291.74 and 137.77 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 291.74 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/291.74 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 291.74 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 40,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,191.60/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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