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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.20, 290.09 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.20, 290.09 and 115.68 is: 159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.20 : 290.09 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.20/290.09 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.20x = 290.09 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.20x = 33,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,555.94/210.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.64

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