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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 295.38 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 295.38 and 151.92 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 295.38 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/295.38 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 295.38 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 44,874.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,874.13/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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