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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.87, 290.68 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.87, 290.68 and 151.83 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.87 : 290.68 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.87/290.68 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.87x = 290.68 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.87x = 44,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133.56/210.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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