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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.00, 295.32 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.00, 295.32 and 115.75 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.00 : 295.32 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.00/295.32 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.00x = 295.32 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.00x = 34,184.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,184.11/214.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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