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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 315.63 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 315.63 and 155.84 is: 233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 315.63 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/315.63 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 315.63 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 49,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,186.20/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.40

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