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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.28, 290.20 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.28, 290.20 and 117.04 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.28 : 290.20 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.28/290.20 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.28x = 290.20 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.28x = 33,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,963.14/210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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