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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 295.65 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 295.65 and 152.28 is: 209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 295.65 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/295.65 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 295.65 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 45,021.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,021.58/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.94

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