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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 290.18 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 290.18 and 152.08 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 290.18 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/290.18 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 290.18 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 44,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,130.57/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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