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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 290.04 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 290.04 and 131.53 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 290.04 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/290.04 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 290.04 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 38,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148.96/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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