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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.26, 290.13 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.26, 290.13 and 154.94 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.26 : 290.13 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.26/290.13 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.26x = 290.13 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.26x = 44,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,952.74/210.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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