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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.46, 295.81 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.46, 295.81 and 156.14 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.46 : 295.81 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.46/295.81 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.46x = 295.81 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.46x = 46,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187.77/214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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