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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 290.52 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 290.52 and 131.88 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 290.52 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/290.52 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 290.52 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 38,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,313.78/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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