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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.64, 294.44 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.64, 294.44 and 155.32 is: 214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.64 : 294.44 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.64/294.44 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.64x = 294.44 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.64x = 45,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731.64/213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.06

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