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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.19, 290.11 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.19, 290.11 and 116.97 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.19 : 290.11 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.19/290.11 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.19x = 290.11 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.19x = 33,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,934.17/210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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