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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 292.07 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 292.07 and 137.96 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 292.07 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/292.07 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 292.07 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 40,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,293.98/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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