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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.30, 290.16 and 132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.30, 290.16 and 132.63 is: 183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.30 : 290.16 = 132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.30/290.16 = 132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.30x = 290.16 × 132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.30x = 38,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,483.92/210.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.00

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