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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.83, 292.25 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.83, 292.25 and 137.16 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.83 : 292.25 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.83/292.25 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.83x = 292.25 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.83x = 40,084.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,084.32/211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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