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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 290.99 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 290.99 and 117.61 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 290.99 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/290.99 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 290.99 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 34,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222.90/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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