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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.34, 295.38 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.34, 295.38 and 156.02 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.34 : 295.38 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.34/295.38 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.34x = 295.38 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.34x = 46,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,085.19/214.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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