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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 292.10 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 292.10 and 155.76 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 292.10 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/292.10 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 292.10 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 45,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,497.50/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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