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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 319.08 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 319.08 and 201.76 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 319.08 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/319.08 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 319.08 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 64,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,377.58/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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