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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.41, 291.83 and 137.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.41, 291.83 and 137.85 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.41 : 291.83 = 137.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.41/291.83 = 137.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.41x = 291.83 × 137.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.41x = 40,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,229.01/211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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