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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.88, 290.24 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.88, 290.24 and 155.52 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.88 : 290.24 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.88/290.24 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.88x = 290.24 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.88x = 45,138.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,138.12/210.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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