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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.94, 290.90 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.94, 290.90 and 155.46 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.94 : 290.90 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.94/290.90 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.94x = 290.90 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.94x = 45,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,223.31/210.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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