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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 314.63 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 314.63 and 156.30 is: 233.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 314.63 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/314.63 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 314.63 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 49,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,176.67/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.99

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