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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 296.61 and 159.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 296.61 and 159.81 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 296.61 = 159.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/296.61 = 159.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 296.61 × 159.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 47,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401.24/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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