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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 314.28 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 314.28 and 155.70 is: 232.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 314.28 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/314.28 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 314.28 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 48,933.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,933.40/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.95

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