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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.19, 291.36 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.19, 291.36 and 156.06 is: 215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.19 : 291.36 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.19/291.36 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.19x = 291.36 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.19x = 45,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,469.64/211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.30

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