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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.19, 289.98 and 155.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.19, 289.98 and 155.06 is: 213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.19 : 289.98 = 155.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.19/289.98 = 155.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.19x = 289.98 × 155.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.19x = 44,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,962.27/210.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.92

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