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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210, 289.80 and 132.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210, 289.80 and 132.42 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210 : 289.80 = 132.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210/289.80 = 132.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210x = 289.80 × 132.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210x = 38,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,375.32/210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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