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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.80, 291.02 and 155.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.80, 291.02 and 155.67 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.80 : 291.02 = 155.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.80/291.02 = 155.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.80x = 291.02 × 155.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.80x = 45,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,302.31/210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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