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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 290.16 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 290.16 and 135.51 is: 187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 290.16 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/290.16 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 290.16 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 39,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,319.58/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.09

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