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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 290.45 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 290.45 and 183.13 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 290.45 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/290.45 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 290.45 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 53,189.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,189.84/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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