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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 292.02 and 137.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 292.02 and 137.98 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 292.02 = 137.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/292.02 = 137.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 292.02 × 137.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 40,292.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,292.92/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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