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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 290.58 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 290.58 and 132.92 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 290.58 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/290.58 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 290.58 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 38,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,623.89/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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