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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 294.71 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 294.71 and 155.25 is: 214.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 294.71 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/294.71 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 294.71 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 45,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,752.95/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.23

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