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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 295.98 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 295.98 and 152.48 is: 210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 295.98 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/295.98 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 295.98 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 45,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,131.03/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.32

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