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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.69, 290.67 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.69, 290.67 and 155.56 is: 214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.69 : 290.67 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.69/290.67 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.69x = 290.67 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.69x = 45,214.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214.39/210.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.61

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