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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 295.49 and 155.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 295.49 and 155.41 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 295.49 = 155.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/295.49 = 155.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 295.49 × 155.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 45,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,920.62/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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