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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 291.84 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 291.84 and 137.90 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 291.84 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/291.84 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 291.84 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 40,244.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,244.74/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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