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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.11, 289.82 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.11, 289.82 and 132.44 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.11 : 289.82 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.11/289.82 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.11x = 289.82 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.11x = 38,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,383.10/210.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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