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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.78, 290.82 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.78, 290.82 and 133.14 is: 183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.78 : 290.82 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.78/290.82 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.78x = 290.82 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.78x = 38,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,719.77/210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.70

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