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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.03, 289.82 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.03, 289.82 and 131.22 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.03 : 289.82 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.03/289.82 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.03x = 289.82 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.03x = 38,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,029.52/210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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