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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.92, 290.98 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.92, 290.98 and 133.28 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.92 : 290.98 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.92/290.98 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.92x = 290.98 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.92x = 38,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,781.81/210.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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