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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.00, 289.85 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.00, 289.85 and 131.33 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.00 : 289.85 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.00/289.85 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.00x = 289.85 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.00x = 38,066.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,066.81/210.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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