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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 318.92 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 318.92 and 203.74 is: 303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 318.92 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/318.92 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 318.92 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 64,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,974.94/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.53

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