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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 295.14 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 295.14 and 155.82 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 295.14 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/295.14 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 295.14 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 45,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,988.71/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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