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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 292.05 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 292.05 and 156.56 is: 215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 292.05 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/292.05 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 292.05 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 45,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,721.10/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.99

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