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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 292.37 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 292.37 and 137.07 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 292.37 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/292.37 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 292.37 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 40,074.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,074.47/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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