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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.09, 295.35 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.09, 295.35 and 151.96 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.09 : 295.35 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.09/295.35 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.09x = 295.35 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.09x = 44,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,881.91/214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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