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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 213.93 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 213.93 and 151.94 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 213.93 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/213.93 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 213.93 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 32,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504.52/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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