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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 296.09 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 296.09 and 152.65 is: 210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 296.09 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/296.09 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 296.09 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 45,198.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,198.32/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.30

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