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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.53, 290.45 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.53, 290.45 and 155.39 is: 214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.53 : 290.45 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.53/290.45 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.53x = 290.45 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.53x = 45,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,131.96/210.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.37

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