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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.47, 290.46 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.47, 290.46 and 121.95 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.47 : 290.46 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.47/290.46 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.47x = 290.46 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.47x = 35,421.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,421.60/210.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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