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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.14, 290.04 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.14, 290.04 and 132.50 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.14 : 290.04 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.14/290.04 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.14x = 290.04 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.14x = 38,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,430.30/210.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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