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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 291.84 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 291.84 and 137.97 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 291.84 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/291.84 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 291.84 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 40,264.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,264.65/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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