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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.08, 289.94 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.08, 289.94 and 116.84 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.08 : 289.94 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.08/289.94 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.08x = 289.94 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.08x = 33,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,875.86/210.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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