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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.28, 295.27 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.28, 295.27 and 152.18 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.28 : 295.27 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.28/295.27 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.28x = 295.27 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.28x = 44,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,934.19/214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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