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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 297.84 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 297.84 and 156.92 is: 216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 297.84 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/297.84 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 297.84 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 46,735.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,735.56/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.23

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