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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 290.16 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 290.16 and 132.64 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 290.16 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/290.16 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 290.16 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 38,486.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,486.82/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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