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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 291.77 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 291.77 and 137.78 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 291.77 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/291.77 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 291.77 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 40,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,199.00/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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