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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 294.74 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 294.74 and 205.92 is: 283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 294.74 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/294.74 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 294.74 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 60,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692.86/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.45

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