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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 297.06 and 157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 297.06 and 157.20 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 297.06 = 157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/297.06 = 157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 297.06 × 157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 46,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,697.83/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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