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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.76, 296.16 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.76, 296.16 and 159.44 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.76 : 296.16 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.76/296.16 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.76x = 296.16 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.76x = 47,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,219.75/214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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