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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.31, 290.37 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.31, 290.37 and 131.75 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.31 : 290.37 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.31/290.37 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.31x = 290.37 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.31x = 38,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,256.38/210.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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