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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.63, 290.75 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.63, 290.75 and 131.97 is: 182.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.63 : 290.75 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.63/290.75 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.63x = 290.75 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.63x = 38,370.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,370.28/210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.17

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