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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.07, 291.08 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.07, 291.08 and 155.94 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.07 : 291.08 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.07/291.08 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.07x = 291.08 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.07x = 45,390.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,390.24/211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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