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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.15, 290.96 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.15, 290.96 and 155.80 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.15 : 290.96 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.15/290.96 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.15x = 290.96 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.15x = 45,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,330.79/211.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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