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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 296.33 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 296.33 and 152.55 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 296.33 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/296.33 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 296.33 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 45,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,204.38/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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