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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 290.89 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 290.89 and 132.12 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 290.89 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/290.89 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 290.89 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 38,432.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,432.39/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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