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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 295.92 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 295.92 and 152.32 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 295.92 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/295.92 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 295.92 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 45,074.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,074.53/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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