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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 295.65 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 295.65 and 152.08 is: 209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 295.65 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/295.65 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 295.65 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 44,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,961.71/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.76

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