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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.93, 291.02 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.93, 291.02 and 132.32 is: 182.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.93 : 291.02 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.93/291.02 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.93x = 291.02 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.93x = 38,505.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,505.65/210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.55

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