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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 295.68 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 295.68 and 192.52 is: 265.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 295.68 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/295.68 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 295.68 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 56,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,924.31/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.85

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