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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 295.38 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 295.38 and 179.01 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 295.38 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/295.38 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 295.38 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 52,875.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,875.97/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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