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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 316.38 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 316.38 and 153.16 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 316.38 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/316.38 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 316.38 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 48,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456.76/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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