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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 295.74 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 295.74 and 152.34 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 295.74 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/295.74 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 295.74 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 45,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,053.03/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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