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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 315.89 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 315.89 and 156.16 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 315.89 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/315.89 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 315.89 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 49,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,327.81/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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