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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 291.10 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 291.10 and 132.17 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 291.10 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/291.10 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 291.10 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 38,475.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,475.75/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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