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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.95, 295.19 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.95, 295.19 and 155.02 is: 213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.95 : 295.19 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.95/295.19 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.95x = 295.19 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.95x = 45,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,760.35/213.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.88

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