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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 290.43 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 290.43 and 115.93 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 290.43 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/290.43 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 290.43 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 33,668.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,668.28/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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