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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.72, 291.08 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.72, 291.08 and 152.40 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.72 : 291.08 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.72/291.08 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.72x = 291.08 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.72x = 44,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360.59/210.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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