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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 214.11 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 214.11 and 153.46 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 214.11 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/214.11 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 214.11 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 32,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856.79/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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