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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 289.78 and 154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 289.78 and 154.80 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 289.78 = 154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/289.78 = 154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 289.78 × 154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 44,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,857.15/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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