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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.45, 290.52 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.45, 290.52 and 155.28 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.45 : 290.52 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.45/290.52 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.45x = 290.52 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.45x = 45,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,111.95/210.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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