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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.10, 290.08 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.10, 290.08 and 157.76 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.10 : 290.08 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.10/290.08 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.10x = 290.08 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.10x = 45,763.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,763.02/210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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