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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.44, 290.32 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.44, 290.32 and 132.80 is: 183.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.44 : 290.32 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.44/290.32 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.44x = 290.32 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.44x = 38,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,554.50/210.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.21

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