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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 296.06 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 296.06 and 156.39 is: 215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 296.06 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/296.06 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 296.06 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 46,299.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,299.73/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.64

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