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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.10, 289.76 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.10, 289.76 and 131.34 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.10 : 289.76 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.10/289.76 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.10x = 289.76 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.10x = 38,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,055.83/210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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