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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.64, 290.58 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.64, 290.58 and 133.08 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.64 : 290.58 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.64/290.58 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.64x = 290.58 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.64x = 38,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,670.39/210.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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