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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.21, 290.38 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.21, 290.38 and 152.30 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.21 : 290.38 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.21/290.38 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.21x = 290.38 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.21x = 44,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,224.87/210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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