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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 291.39 and 155.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 291.39 and 155.85 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 291.39 = 155.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/291.39 = 155.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 291.39 × 155.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 45,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413.13/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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