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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.26, 298 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.26, 298 and 157.14 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.26 : 298 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.26/298 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.26x = 298 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.26x = 46,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,827.72/216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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