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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 314.01 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 314.01 and 155.18 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 314.01 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/314.01 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 314.01 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 48,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,728.86/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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