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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.09, 295.44 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.09, 295.44 and 115.85 is: 159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.09 : 295.44 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.09/295.44 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.09x = 295.44 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.09x = 34,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225.79/214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.87

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