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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 296.10 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 296.10 and 159.54 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 296.10 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/296.10 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 296.10 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 47,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,239.79/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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