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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 290.50 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 290.50 and 132.88 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 290.50 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/290.50 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 290.50 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 38,601.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,601.64/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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