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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 296.22 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 296.22 and 155.94 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 296.22 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/296.22 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 296.22 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 46,192.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,192.55/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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