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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.06, 314.55 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.06, 314.55 and 155.88 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.06 : 314.55 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.06/314.55 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.06x = 314.55 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.06x = 49,032.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,032.05/210.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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