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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 295.65 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 295.65 and 151.25 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 295.65 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/295.65 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 295.65 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 44,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,717.06/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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