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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 290.97 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 290.97 and 159 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 290.97 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/290.97 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 290.97 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 46,264.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,264.23/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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