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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 290.65 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 290.65 and 151.81 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 290.65 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/290.65 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 290.65 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 44,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,123.58/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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