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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 290.00 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 290.00 and 131.59 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 290.00 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/290.00 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 290.00 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 38,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160.70/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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