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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 291.06 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 291.06 and 133.38 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 291.06 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/291.06 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 291.06 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 38,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,821.58/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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