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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.55, 290.70 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.55, 290.70 and 155.35 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.55 : 290.70 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.55/290.70 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.55x = 290.70 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.55x = 45,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160.25/210.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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