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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.38, 290.24 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.38, 290.24 and 132.78 is: 183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.38 : 290.24 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.38/290.24 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.38x = 290.24 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.38x = 38,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,538.07/210.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.18

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