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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.36, 291.28 and 155.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.36, 291.28 and 155.97 is: 214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.36 : 291.28 = 155.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.36/291.28 = 155.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.36x = 291.28 × 155.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.36x = 45,430.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,430.94/211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.95

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