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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 290.88 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 290.88 and 133.08 is: 183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 290.88 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/290.88 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 290.88 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 38,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,710.31/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.60

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