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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.39, 290.40 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.39, 290.40 and 132.81 is: 183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.39 : 290.40 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.39/290.40 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.39x = 290.40 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.39x = 38,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,568.02/210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.32

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