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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.61, 290.50 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.61, 290.50 and 132.94 is: 183.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.61 : 290.50 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.61/290.50 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.61x = 290.50 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.61x = 38,619.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,619.07/210.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.37

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