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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 291.94 and 137.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 291.94 and 137.85 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 291.94 = 137.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/291.94 = 137.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 291.94 × 137.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 40,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,243.58/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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