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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 289.95 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 289.95 and 132.50 is: 182.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 289.95 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/289.95 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 289.95 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 38,418.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,418.38/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.80

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