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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 295.07 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 295.07 and 151.76 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 295.07 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/295.07 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 295.07 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 44,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,777.59/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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