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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 295.29 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 295.29 and 155.38 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 295.29 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/295.29 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 295.29 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 45,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,882.16/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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