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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.16, 290.28 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.16, 290.28 and 151.84 is: 209.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.16 : 290.28 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.16/290.28 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.16x = 290.28 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.16x = 44,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,076.12/210.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.73

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