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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.45, 291.69 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.45, 291.69 and 137.64 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.45 : 291.69 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.45/291.69 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.45x = 291.69 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.45x = 40,148.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,148.21/211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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