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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 295.80 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 295.80 and 186.44 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 295.80 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/295.80 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 295.80 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 55,148.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,148.95/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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