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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.83, 296.48 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.83, 296.48 and 155.83 is: 215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.83 : 296.48 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.83/296.48 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.83x = 296.48 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.83x = 46,199.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,199.70/214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.06

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