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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 289.96 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 289.96 and 132.56 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 289.96 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/289.96 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 289.96 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 38,437.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,437.10/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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