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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 291.06 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 291.06 and 152.76 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 291.06 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/291.06 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 291.06 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 44,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,462.33/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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