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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.90, 290.79 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.90, 290.79 and 151.92 is: 209.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.90 : 290.79 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.90/290.79 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.90x = 290.79 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.90x = 44,176.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,176.82/210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.47

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