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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 291.96 and 156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 291.96 and 156.54 is: 215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 291.96 = 156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/291.96 = 156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 291.96 × 156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 45,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,703.42/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.79

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