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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 295.91 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 295.91 and 159.27 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 295.91 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/295.91 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 295.91 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 47,129.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,129.59/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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