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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,208.14, 1,812.21 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,208.14, 1,812.21 and 296.14 is: 444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,208.14 : 1,812.21 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,208.14/1,812.21 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,208.14x = 1,812.21 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,208.14x = 536,667.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,667.87/1,208.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.21

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