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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.77, 290.96 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.77, 290.96 and 132.12 is: 182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.77 : 290.96 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.77/290.96 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.77x = 290.96 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.77x = 38,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,441.64/210.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.39

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