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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.89, 290.90 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.89, 290.90 and 151.80 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.89 : 290.90 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.89/290.90 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.89x = 290.90 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.89x = 44,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,157.86/210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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