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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 290.19 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 290.19 and 117.05 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 290.19 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/290.19 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 290.19 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 33,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,965.73/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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