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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.31, 290.16 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.31, 290.16 and 131.50 is: 181.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.31 : 290.16 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.31/290.16 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.31x = 290.16 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.31x = 38,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,154.59/210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.43

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