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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.50, 290.54 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.50, 290.54 and 131.82 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.50 : 290.54 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.50/290.54 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.50x = 290.54 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.50x = 38,298.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,298.98/210.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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