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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 214.28 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 214.28 and 151.60 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 214.28 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/214.28 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 214.28 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 32,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,484.85/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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