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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 290.10 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 290.10 and 131.54 is: 181.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 290.10 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/290.10 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 290.10 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 38,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159.75/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.49

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