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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 290.32 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 290.32 and 132.72 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 290.32 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/290.32 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 290.32 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 38,531.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,531.27/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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