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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.17, 291.33 and 155.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.17, 291.33 and 155.89 is: 215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.17 : 291.33 = 155.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.17/291.33 = 155.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.17x = 291.33 × 155.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.17x = 45,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,415.80/211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.06

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