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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 290.71 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 290.71 and 151.86 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 290.71 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/290.71 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 290.71 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 44,147.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,147.22/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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