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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.74, 315.83 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.74, 315.83 and 155.75 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.74 : 315.83 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.74/315.83 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.74x = 315.83 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.74x = 49,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,189.33/210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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