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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 290.54 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 290.54 and 152.26 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 290.54 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/290.54 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 290.54 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 44,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,237.62/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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