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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.90, 296.43 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.90, 296.43 and 155.81 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.90 : 296.43 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.90/296.43 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.90x = 296.43 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.90x = 46,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,187.50/214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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