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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 295.79 and 159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 295.79 and 159.30 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 295.79 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/295.79 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 295.79 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 47,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118.55/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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