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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.09, 314.61 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.09, 314.61 and 155.42 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.09 : 314.61 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.09/314.61 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.09x = 314.61 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.09x = 48,895.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,895.11/210.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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