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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.63, 290.61 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.63, 290.61 and 133.01 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.63 : 290.61 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.63/290.61 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.63x = 290.61 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.63x = 38,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,652.58/210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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