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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.67, 290.81 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.67, 290.81 and 133.03 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.67 : 290.81 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.67/290.81 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.67x = 290.81 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.67x = 38,686.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,686.45/210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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