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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 290.95 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 290.95 and 132.20 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 290.95 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/290.95 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 290.95 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 38,463.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,463.59/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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