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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 292.56 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 292.56 and 137.26 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 292.56 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/292.56 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 292.56 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 40,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,156.79/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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