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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 296.37 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 296.37 and 152.46 is: 210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 296.37 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/296.37 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 296.37 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 45,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,184.57/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.42

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