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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 295.25 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 295.25 and 151.88 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 295.25 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/295.25 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 295.25 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 44,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,840.33/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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