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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.90, 315.84 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.90, 315.84 and 156.84 is: 234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.90 : 315.84 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.90/315.84 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.90x = 315.84 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.90x = 49,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,536.35/210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.88

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