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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.14, 295.65 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.14, 295.65 and 199.62 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.14 : 295.65 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.14/295.65 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.14x = 295.65 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.14x = 59,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,017.65/214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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