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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.36, 290.43 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.36, 290.43 and 135.70 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.36 : 290.43 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.36/290.43 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.36x = 290.43 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.36x = 39,411.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,411.35/210.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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