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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 291.03 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 291.03 and 183.42 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 291.03 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/291.03 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 291.03 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 53,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,380.72/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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