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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 291.17 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 291.17 and 133.31 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 291.17 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/291.17 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 291.17 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 38,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,815.93/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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