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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.15, 290 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.15, 290 and 116.91 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.15 : 290 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.15/290 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.15x = 290 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.15x = 33,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,903.90/210.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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