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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 292.39 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 292.39 and 137.25 is: 189.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 292.39 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/292.39 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 292.39 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 40,130.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130.53/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.43

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