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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.97, 296.36 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.97, 296.36 and 152.94 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.97 : 296.36 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.97/296.36 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.97x = 296.36 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.97x = 45,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,324.53/214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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