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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 295.32 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 295.32 and 151.08 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 295.32 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/295.32 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 295.32 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 44,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,616.95/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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