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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.87, 296.48 and 165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.87, 296.48 and 165.14 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.87 : 296.48 = 165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.87/296.48 = 165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.87x = 296.48 × 165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.87x = 48,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,960.71/214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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