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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.10, 314.86 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.10, 314.86 and 155.82 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.10 : 314.86 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.10/314.86 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.10x = 314.86 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.10x = 49,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,061.49/210.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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