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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.70, 292.26 and 137.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.70, 292.26 and 137.10 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.70 : 292.26 = 137.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.70/292.26 = 137.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.70x = 292.26 × 137.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.70x = 40,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,068.85/211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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