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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 290.49 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 290.49 and 132.94 is: 183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 290.49 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/290.49 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 290.49 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 38,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,617.74/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.46

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