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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 294.36 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 294.36 and 155.24 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 294.36 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/294.36 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 294.36 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 45,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,696.45/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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