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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 295.12 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 295.12 and 155.64 is: 214.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 295.12 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/295.12 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 295.12 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 45,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,932.48/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.68

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