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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 289.99 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 289.99 and 154.84 is: 213.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 289.99 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/289.99 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 289.99 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 44,902.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,902.60/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.62

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