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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 290.80 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 290.80 and 132.19 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 290.80 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/290.80 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 290.80 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 38,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,442.52/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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