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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 292.46 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 292.46 and 137.30 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 292.46 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/292.46 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 292.46 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 40,152.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,152.61/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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