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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.72, 294.96 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.72, 294.96 and 155.64 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.72 : 294.96 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.72/294.96 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.72x = 294.96 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.72x = 45,907.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,907.57/213.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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