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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.84, 296.28 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.84, 296.28 and 152.68 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.84 : 296.28 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.84/296.28 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.84x = 296.28 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.84x = 45,236.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,236.03/214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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