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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.97, 295.48 and 155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.97, 295.48 and 155.65 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.97 : 295.48 = 155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.97/295.48 = 155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.97x = 295.48 × 155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.97x = 45,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,991.46/213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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