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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.25, 290.15 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.25, 290.15 and 118.25 is: 163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.25 : 290.15 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.25/290.15 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.25x = 290.15 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.25x = 34,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310.24/210.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.19

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