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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 296.58 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 296.58 and 156.76 is: 216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 296.58 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/296.58 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 296.58 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 46,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491.88/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.28

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