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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.93, 291.38 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.93, 291.38 and 153.02 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.93 : 291.38 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.93/291.38 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.93x = 291.38 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.93x = 44,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,584.75/210.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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