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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 291.16 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 291.16 and 183.42 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 291.16 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/291.16 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 291.16 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 53,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,404.57/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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