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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 296.04 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 296.04 and 157.80 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 296.04 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/296.04 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 296.04 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 46,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,715.11/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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