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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 289.92 and 116.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 289.92 and 116.83 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 289.92 = 116.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/289.92 = 116.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 289.92 × 116.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 33,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870.77/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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