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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.56, 290.47 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.56, 290.47 and 155.18 is: 214.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.56 : 290.47 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.56/290.47 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.56x = 290.47 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.56x = 45,075.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,075.13/210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.07

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