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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 290.95 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 290.95 and 151.74 is: 209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 290.95 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/290.95 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 290.95 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 44,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.75/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.67

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