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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.68, 290.76 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.68, 290.76 and 155.60 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.68 : 290.76 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.68/290.76 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.68x = 290.76 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.68x = 45,242.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,242.26/210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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