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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 315.04 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 315.04 and 156.36 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 315.04 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/315.04 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 315.04 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 49,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,259.65/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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