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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 295.70 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 295.70 and 156.15 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 295.70 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/295.70 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 295.70 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 46,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,172.77/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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