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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.78, 218.18 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.78, 218.18 and 155.35 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.78 : 218.18 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.78/218.18 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.78x = 218.18 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.78x = 33,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,892.40/157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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