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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 290.07 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 290.07 and 182.97 is: 252.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 290.07 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/290.07 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 290.07 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 53,074.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,074.11/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.01

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