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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 290.24 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 290.24 and 147.39 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 290.24 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/290.24 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 290.24 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 42,778.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,778.47/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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