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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.80, 295.02 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.80, 295.02 and 155.60 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.80 : 295.02 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.80/295.02 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.80x = 295.02 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.80x = 45,905.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,905.11/213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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