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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.18, 295.63 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.18, 295.63 and 152.15 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.18 : 295.63 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.18/295.63 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.18x = 295.63 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.18x = 44,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,978.25/214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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