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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.63, 292.11 and 137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.63, 292.11 and 137.95 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.63 : 292.11 = 137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.63/292.11 = 137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.63x = 292.11 × 137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.63x = 40,296.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,296.57/211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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