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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 296.39 and 156.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 296.39 and 156.35 is: 215.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 296.39 = 156.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/296.39 = 156.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 296.39 × 156.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 46,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,339.79/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.87

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