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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 290.16 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 290.16 and 147.96 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 290.16 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/290.16 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 290.16 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 42,932.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,932.07/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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