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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 294.96 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 294.96 and 193.08 is: 266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 294.96 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/294.96 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 294.96 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 56,950.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,950.88/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.10

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