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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.57, 291.84 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.57, 291.84 and 136.86 is: 188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.57 : 291.84 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.57/291.84 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.57x = 291.84 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.57x = 39,941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,941.22/211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.78

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