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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 289.84 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 289.84 and 155 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 289.84 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/289.84 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 289.84 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 44,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,925.20/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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