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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 290.29 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 290.29 and 131.68 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 290.29 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/290.29 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 290.29 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 38,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,224.33/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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