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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 296.26 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 296.26 and 156.38 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 296.26 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/296.26 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 296.26 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 46,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,329.14/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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