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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 291.23 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 291.23 and 133.45 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 291.23 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/291.23 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 291.23 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 38,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,863.75/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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