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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 295.96 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 295.96 and 152.35 is: 210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 295.96 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/295.96 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 295.96 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 45,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,089.51/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.17

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