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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 295.94 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 295.94 and 159.26 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 295.94 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/295.94 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 295.94 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 47,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,130.61/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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