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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 316.25 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 316.25 and 155.89 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 316.25 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/316.25 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 316.25 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 49,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,297.85/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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