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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.58, 290.64 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.58, 290.64 and 151.66 is: 209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.58 : 290.64 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.58/290.64 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.58x = 290.64 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.58x = 44,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,078.46/210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.32

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