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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 290.17 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 290.17 and 131.51 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 290.17 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/290.17 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 290.17 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 38,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159.60/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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