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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 291.04 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 291.04 and 133.28 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 291.04 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/291.04 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 291.04 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 38,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,789.81/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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