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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 291.93 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 291.93 and 137.76 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 291.93 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/291.93 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 291.93 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 40,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,216.28/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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