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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 213 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 213 and 152.63 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 213 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/213 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 213 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 32,510.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510.19/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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