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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.66, 290.69 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.66, 290.69 and 132.09 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.66 : 290.69 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.66/290.69 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.66x = 290.69 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.66x = 38,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,397.24/210.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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