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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.15, 315.36 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.15, 315.36 and 156.18 is: 234.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.15 : 315.36 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.15/315.36 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.15x = 315.36 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.15x = 49,252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,252.92/210.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.37

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