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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.03, 289.58 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.03, 289.58 and 157.47 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.03 : 289.58 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.03/289.58 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.03x = 289.58 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.03x = 45,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599.38/210.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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