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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.83, 296.24 and 156.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.83, 296.24 and 156.51 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.83 : 296.24 = 156.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.83/296.24 = 156.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.83x = 296.24 × 156.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.83x = 46,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363.74/214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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