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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 295.23 and 201.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 295.23 and 201.55 is: 277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 295.23 = 201.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/295.23 = 201.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 295.23 × 201.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 59,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,503.61/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.91

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