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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 295.92 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 295.92 and 152.60 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 295.92 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/295.92 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 295.92 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 45,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,155.91/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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