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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 295.37 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 295.37 and 115.80 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 295.37 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/295.37 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 295.37 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 34,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202.97/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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