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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.18, 295.57 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.18, 295.57 and 115.94 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.18 : 295.57 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.18/295.57 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.18x = 295.57 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.18x = 34,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,266.62/214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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