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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211, 291.06 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211, 291.06 and 155.68 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211 : 291.06 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211/291.06 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211x = 291.06 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211x = 45,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,312.22/211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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