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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.01, 295.14 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.01, 295.14 and 177.11 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.01 : 295.14 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.01/295.14 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.01x = 295.14 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.01x = 52,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270.77/214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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